A growing body of research suggests that high blood pressure, or hypertension, affects men and women in different ways. Emerging research suggests that women may have an increased risk of heart attack ...

Medically reviewed by Jeffrey S. Lander, MD Key Takeaways Drinking alcohol can cause temporary increases in blood pressure ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A combination of medication and education can help lower blood pressure among low-income black men -- a group at particular risk of heart disease and other complications of ...

You’ve heard red wine might be good for your heart — but experts say all alcohol raises blood pressure, no matter the type.

Men are more likely than women to die from high blood pressure, diabetes and HIV/AIDS, after shrugging off medical care for the conditions, a new study says. These differences crop up even though men ...

Diets high in red meat increase your risk of high blood pressure. Learn how red meat affects blood pressure, and how much you should eat.